Tyrrell 007

Tyrrell 007

An ex-Scheckter Tyrrell 007 being demonstrated at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Tyrrell
Designer(s)	Derek Gardner
Predecessor	006
Successor	P34
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque.
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, rocker arms, inboard coil springs over dampers
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers
Axle track	Front: 1,590 mm (63 in) Rear: 1,575 mm (62.0 in)
Wheelbase	2,591 mm (102.0 in)
Engine	Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
Transmission	Hewland FG 400 5-speed manual gearbox.
Weight	625 kg (1,378 lb)
Fuel	Elf Sasol
Tyres	1974-1976: Goodyear 1976: Bridgestone 1977: Dunlop
Competition history
Notable entrants	Elf Team Tyrrell Heros Racing
Notable drivers	Patrick Depailler Jody Scheckter
Debut	1974 Spanish Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 37 3 1 1
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Tyrrell 007 is a Formula One racing car, designed by Tyrrell's Chief Designer, Derek Gardner. It was used in the 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 Formula One seasons.

Ken Tyrrell, owner of Tyrrell Racing needed two new drivers for 1974 because Jackie Stewart retired from driving at the end of 1973 and François Cevert was killed at the 1973 season finale in the United States. The team had originally planned to have Cevert and Jody Scheckter as their driver line up for 1974. Following Cevert's death, Tyrrell signed Patrick Depailler as replacement. In the first three races of 1974, (Argentina, Brazil and South Africa), Tyrrell used the earlier 005 and 006 chassis.

The Tyrrell 007 made its debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. Scheckter drove the 007 and finished fifth, Depailler raced the 006 and the 005 was no longer used.^[2] Two 007s raced at Belgium. At the start of the race, Clay Regazzoni's Ferrari took the lead ahead of Scheckter and Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren. At the end of the first lap Fittipaldi passed Scheckter to take second place.^[3] At the Swedish Grand Prix, Scheckter won the race and Depailler finished second.^[4] At the Dutch Grand Prix Scheckter finished fifth and Depailler sixth.^[5] At the French Grand Prix, Scheckter took fourth and Depailler finished eighth in the 006.^[6] In the British Grand Prix Scheckter took the lead and won the race, engine failure took Depailler out of the race.^[7] In Germany, Depailler through an accident caused by broken suspension.^[8] At the Austrian Grand Prix Depailler retired after an accident.^[9] Peterson crossed the line less than a second ahead of Fittipaldi after 12 laps of battling in Italy. Scheckter finished third and Depailler finished eleventh.^[10]

The Tyrrell team scored 52 World Championship points; four points were scored by the 005 and the 007 scored 48 points, earning them third place in the Constructors' Championship standings.

The Tyrrell team scored twenty five World Championship points, earning them fifth place in the Constructors' Championship standings.

The Tyrrell team scored 71 World Championship points, 13 points were scored by the 007 and the Tyrrell P34 scored 58 points, earning them third place in the Constructors' Championship standings.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

^1 4 points in 1974 scored using the Tyrrell 005.
^2 58 points in 1976 scored using the Tyrrell P34.
^3 All points in 1977 scored using the Tyrrell P34.

(key) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)